Nicotiana Seeds - Perfume Deep Purple

Growing Perfume Deep Purple Nicotiana Garden Seeds

Most home gardens do not have the warm tropic conditions suitable to sow Perfume Deep Purple nicotiana seeds directly. However, for annual blooming, start nicotiana seeds indoors 6 – 8 weeks before final frost. Seeds will germinate with full lighting in 14 – 21 days. Once germinated, transplant seedlings when there are two sets of true leaves to an indoor container or harden off if transplanting outside to a warm yet shaded spot in the garden. Plant 2 – 3 Perfume Deep Purple nicotiana seeds ¼” deep and 12 – 15” apart in consistently moist, organically rich, and well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Although Perfume Deep Purple seeds thrive in heat, nicotiana is native to the humid tropics and not tolerant of drought and must stay consistently moist for proper flowering. Plants will show signs of wilting in long summers if not provided with shade. Nicotiana has no serious pests, but monitor regularly for beetles. Perfume Deep Purple nicotiana belongs to the Solanaceae family and therefore susceptible to tobacco mosaic virus. Do not plant near vegetable gardens with other members of the nightshade family (i.e eggplant, tomato, potato, or peppers) because of susceptibility to common viruses. Perfume Deep Purple nicotiana seeds will mature in 63 – 70 days as 18 – 24” tall bushy uprights with a 15 – 18” spread of 2” star-shaped blooms with rich leafy greens.

Nicotiana alata is a species of tobacco plant native to southern Brazil and northern Argentina. Unlike many other species of the genus, Nicotiana alata is purely ornamental and used to produce many other ornamental cultivars and hybrids. Perfume Deep Purple is a 2006 All-American Selections Bedding Plant Winner for its strong nocturnal fragrance. The genus Nicotiana honors 16th French ambassador Jean Nicot who is credited for having introduced tobacco to France.